HOME GROUPS - SEPTEMBER 2015

HOME GROUPS - SEPTEMBER 2015

FROM THE MOUTH OF GOD - CHAPTER 9 WHAT'S THE USE?

1. Martin Luther wrote the hymn: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God. One translation says:

God’s word and plan, which they pretend
is subject to their pleasure,
will bind their wills to serve God’s end,
which we, who love him, treasure.
Then let them take our lives,
goods, children, husbands, wives,
and carry all away;
theirs is a short-lived day.
Ours is the lasting kingdom.

Is the word of God treasured by you more than those things Luther lists? If so, why? If not, why not? How important is the Bible?

2. If all this chapter says is true why don't we read the Bible more: often, carefully, thoughtfully, closely, enthusiastically, fully (every page), prayerfully, obediently......?

3. Why is it important to believe that the Bible is the word of God, that it is, 'the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth'?

4. In the light of what he says at the bottom of page 157 about standing firm do you think it becomes easier or harder to stand firm as you get older?

5. Jesus was the most 'normal' man who has ever lived - see page 161. Why are so few Christians today very 'normal'? What can we do to make ourselves 'more normal'?

FINISHING LINE

At Keswick this year we heard John Wyatt speak about Assisted Suicide. He was very clear, compassionate, informed, biblical and extremely helpful. Some heard him speak in 2012 on the subject of dying. 

A series of five short talks have been recorded and an accompanying booklet prepared. Although this would be something of a departure from our usual mid-week practice this may be of help to us all as we grapple with this very important and topical subject. What do you think? 

You can see further details by following this link:

http://www.thinkivp.com/9780905195209

NEXT HOME GROUP BOOK - 'INTENDED FOR GOOD'

The next book for our Home Groups will be 'Intended For Good' by Melvin Tinker. It deals with the subject of 'The Providence Of God'. You can read about it by following this link:

http://www.thinkivp.com/9781844745708

Do not be deterred by Don Carson's preface as this is the hardest part of the book! 

If we order 20 copies or more the price is currently £5.39 each. Please sign up on the sheet in the foyer if you would like a copy - even if you are not able to attend the Home Groups.